News in Carbondale
Filling up on Root 66
It’s that time again! Carbondale’s 117th annual Potato Days — themed “Get your Kicks on Root 66,” an ode to the 100th anniversary of the classic roadway, along with a potato pun, of course — runs through the weekend. The festivities kick off with a screening of “Thelma and…
Scuttlebutt – Sept. 30, 2026
Potato Days volunteersBe a part of history by helping pull off the 117th annual Carbondale Potato Days, the longest-running tradition unique to the town. Volunteers are needed the day of the main event, Saturday, Oct. 3, in Sopris Park for Peace Patrol, Green Team, bartending,…
Ps & Qs: Let’s teach AI to grow potatoes
Potato Days is this weekend. “Get your kicks on Root 66” is the theme, and when I think about my own roots in this town I start to get all wispy and sentimental. My great grandfather bought the Mount Sopris Ranch from Eugene Grubb in 1923. Mr. Grubb introduced Carbondale to the…
Curated Calendar – September 24 to October 4
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 EYELID LIFTS & REJUVENATIONValley View University hosts a webinar, “Fresh Look: Eyelid Lifts & Rejuvenation,” featuring board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Butterfield, MD, at noon. Register at tinyurl.com/VVeyelidlifts TECH CLUBThe Aspen Science…